For the ninth consecutive year, the UAE passport has secured its position as the most powerful travel document globally. According to the latest data from the Arton Capital Passport Index, the Emirati passport has achieved a record-breaking score of 182. This ranking reflects the nation’s ongoing efforts to enhance diplomatic ties and ease international travel for its citizens, maintaining its leadership status since 2018.

This impressive score provides Emirati passport holders with an expansive travel reach, covering 91 percent of the world. Citizens currently enjoy visa-free entry to 127 countries, while 45 destinations offer visa-on-arrival services and 10 provide electronic travel authorization. With only 16 countries requiring a traditional visa, the UAE continues to set a global benchmark for mobility and global connectivity.